| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 489.1 km |
| Coordinates | -31.168, -179.601 |
| UTC time | 1992-02-18 17:07:39.590 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, February 18, 1992 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, February 18, 1992 at 17:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 758.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.601 and latitude -31.168.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1992-02-18
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 758.9 km |
| Auckland | 818.4 km |
| Tauranga | 822.9 km |
| Manukau | 823.9 km |
| Papatoetoe | 824.0 km |
| Gisborne | 861.4 km |
| Rotorua | 863.9 km |
| Hamilton | 873.0 km |
| Napier City | 979.1 km |
| Hastings | 996.1 km |
| New Plymouth | 1050.0 km |
| Whanganui | 1088.8 km |
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